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<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Ye Vagabonds at Callanans Bar for Sounds From a Safe Harbour. PictureL @itchyfeetcreative</p>

culture

Sounds From A Safe Harbour a roaring success in Cork

Festival provided a feast of events for audiences in the city

<p>Dermot Kennedy: 'I was not referring to anyone specific, and I never mean to cause harm with the words I say'. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos</p>

people

Dermot Kennedy apologises to Irish Traveller community for remarks during TV interview

<p>Dermot Kennedy brought his 'Sonder Sessions' home with a performance on Grafton Street. Picture: Larry Cummins. Wet and windy conditions.</p>

culture

WATCH: Dermot Kennedy performs for delighted fans on Dublin's Grafton Street

companies

Revival of vinyl records helps Universal Music increase revenues to €26.3m

people

Dermot Kennedy shares support as Shawn Mendes cancels rest of tour, including Irish date

business

Money transfer firm Remitly to take office space in Cork's Penrose Dock

$Female musicians get a tiny fraction of radio airtime, report finds$

Female musicians get a tiny fraction of radio airtime, report finds

Female musicians make up a tiny fraction of the most played music on Irish radio, with industry figures claiming the disparity between female and male acts is getting worse.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

Niall Horan and Hozier team up with host of Irish musicians for public plea

Among the big names featured in the video includes The Edge, Hozier, Dermot Kennedy, Gavin James, Steve Garrigan of Kodaline, Andrea Corr, Westlife, Ryan Hennessy of Picture This and The Script.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2020

Hozier’s Late Late performance of The Parting Glass to be released for charity

All profits raised by the single will go the ISPCC/Childline.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2020

Here’s who you can see live on Instagram in the 2FM/ChildLine concerts

Tonight, Gavin James keeps the concerts going and next week Niall Horan, Lyra and Walking On Cars will all take to Instagram.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2020

RTÉ 2FM team up with top artists to present a two-week-long live charity music event

Starting this Friday, March 27 at 7 pm, people can tune into live performances, on each artist's official live Instagram account.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2020

Shortlist for Irish Album of the Year 2019 announced

The shortlist for the RTÉ Choice Music Prize Irish Album of the Year 2019 was announced on Wednesday afternoon, with the eclectic list of nominees reflecting the rude health of music in this country at the moment.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2020

What live music events to look forward to in Ireland in 2020

Live performance has always been the beating heart of the music industry. But today it is the big earner too.

Tue, 31 Dec, 2019

Who (and what) will be rockin’ the year ahead in the world of music?

From break-through acts to dad-techno and the return of Bruce, Ed Power gazes into his crystal ball to identify music’s main talking points for 2020.

Sun, 29 Dec, 2019

More acts announced for new Mayo festival Saltwater

Saltwater will take place on the grounds of Westport House over the June Bank Holiday weekend.

Mon, 16 Dec, 2019

Dermot Kennedy to headline new Mayo festival as more Irish concerts announced

Saltwater Festival will take place on the grounds of Westport House in Mayo on the June Bank Holiday weekend.

Fri, 06 Dec, 2019

Cork Film Festival: Short and sweet does the trick

The Cork Film Festival is known for championing short films. We chat to six emerging film-makers who are showing their work over the next few days

Wed, 13 Nov, 2019

David Gray to headline Musgrave Park next summer

British singer-songwriter David Gray is due to play Musgrave Park in Cork on June 20th next as part of his twentieth anniversary celebrations for his album, White Ladder, which is the best selling release in Irish history.

Mon, 11 Nov, 2019

'I'm going to make them so special': Dermot Kennedy announces Dublin and Cork gigs

Dermot Kennedy has announced two major Irish gigs for next summer.

Fri, 01 Nov, 2019

Cork singer-songwriter announces her biggest Irish gig to date

The Mount Oval native earlier this month released her new single ‘Mother’, an ode to her Mum’s powerful words of encouragement to forget your insecurities

Tue, 01 Oct, 2019

The Late Late Show lineup is revealed...

Friday's Late Late Show has been revealed...

Thu, 12 Sep, 2019

Here's how this weekend's weather is shaping up

It's a mixed bag for Electric Picnic attendees but GAA fans should be happy with the forecast for Sunday's All-Ireland final.

Fri, 30 Aug, 2019

Evening Round-up: G7 summit; Amazon fires; Andy Moran retires

Catch up on the headlines.

Mon, 26 Aug, 2019

Stage times for Electric Picnic 2019 have been released

The wait is finally over!

Mon, 26 Aug, 2019

Dublin singer-songwriter RuthAnne ‘hasn’t stopped shaking’ since song featured in Love Island finale

Irish artists such Lyra, Dermot Kennedy and Gavin James all bagged airtime from the hit show.

Thu, 01 Aug, 2019

Podcast Corner: Digging deep with music podcasts

When it comes to music podcasts, the actual tunes themselves are not essential — the best series discuss around the music.

Mon, 15 Jul, 2019

Taylor Swift praises two Irish creatives as part of ‘her current pop culture obsessions’

The list also includes big names such as Lady Gaga, Britney Spears and BBC America’s Killing Eve.

Wed, 15 May, 2019

DWTS: Nothing to smile about as Fred exits dancefloor

All the contestants had to dance on the double, with the St Patrick’s Day special featuring one dance apiece to contemporary Irish music.

Sun, 17 Mar, 2019

Hozier and Florence top Electric Picnic bill

Hozier and Florence top Electric Picnic bill Hozier has been announced as one of the headline acts of this year’s Electric Picnic festival.

Thu, 14 Mar, 2019

Mumford & Sons announce Dublin summer gig

Along with support acts, Norway’s enchanting AURORA, and local talent Dermot Kennedy and Wild Youth.

Fri, 22 Feb, 2019

A question of taste: Mary McGrath, artistic director of First Cut Youth Film Festival

Mary McGrath is from Ballybrannigan near Cloyne, Co Cork, and is the artistic director of the First Cut Youth Film Festival.

Thu, 07 Feb, 2019

Listen to the playlist of Irish artists chosen for Harry and Meghan’s Irish Garden Party

2FM’s Louise McSharry DJ’d the event with a playlist of contemporary Irish music.

Thu, 12 Jul, 2018

Poniard sets up replay

AFTER Cathal McCrann’s 61st minute levelling free for Gortletteragh extra-time couldn’t separate Manorhamilton and Gortletteragh in Saturday’s thrilling Leitrim SHC final in Carrick-on-Shannon.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2011